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Origin
Sweden
Weight
90g
Skull-shaped sour gummies that pack a serious punch — the candy that went viral on TikTok.
Rating Breakdown
Sweetness
3.0/5
Saltiness
1.0/5
Texture
4.5/5
Uniqueness
4.0/5
About This Candy
BUBS Sour Skulls are the candy that put Swedish sweets on the global map. These skull-shaped gummies are coated in a sour sugar that hits you immediately, followed by a satisfying chewy center bursting with fruity flavor. They come in a rainbow of colors — each one a different fruit flavor. The sour coating is intense but not overwhelming, making them addictive. BUBS has been one of the most searched Swedish candy brands since their TikTok explosion in 2023.
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